crime

Murray State Issues Safety Alert

Whitney Jones — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 12:43:10 +0000

Two Murray State University students report being assaulted near campus in the past three weeks, prompting the university to send out a safety alert.

Both victims were women, and the unknown attacker wrapped his hands around their throats. The first assault occurred around 3:30 a.m. at the Chase Apartment parking lot April 6th. The second attack was at 15th and Hughes streets around the same time April 14th. The second victim saw the attacker and describes him as a dark skinned male wearing a hoodie.

Car Chase Leads to Arrest of Texas Man

Shelly Baskin — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 13:08:39 +0000

A Texas man led McCracken County Sheriffs on a chase on I-24 yesterday afternoon. Deputies pursued 27-year-old Jerry Page at speeds over 100 miles-per-hour after receiving complaints of reckless driving. Kentucky State Police reported the car Page was driving was also involved in a motor-vehicle hit and run in Marshall County. Deputies reported Page’s car spun out and stopped, allowing them to arrest him. Page is now in McCracken County jail on charges of evading police, wanton endangerment, and multiple driving offenses.

Madisonville Arrests Up 24 Percent from Last Year

Shelly Baskin — Fri, 26 Oct 2012 13:48:43 +0000

Arrests in the city of Madisonville Kentucky are up 24 percent compared to last year. Police Chief Wade Williams credits increased patrols and the use of statistical analysis of crimes for the rise in arrests.

Assault Victim Says Basketball Player's Punishment is "Too lenient"

The Associated Press — Mon, 22 Oct 2012 11:50:11 +0000

A Kentucky man run over by a Murray State basketball player in a Wal-Mart parking lot says he's angry about his attacker's proposed sentence. Jason Clement of Murray told WPSD that a 30-day jail sentence for Racers guard Zaveral "Zay" Jackson is too lenient. Jackson pleaded guilty earlier this month to wanton endangerment. He admitted to running down Clement and his wife September 9th. Clement says the fall left him with little mobility in that arm but has not been able to afford medical attention.

Hickman Man Leads Sheriff Deputies on Chase

Shelly Baskin — Mon, 22 Oct 2012 11:34:16 +0000

A Hickman man is in Graves County Jail after shooting at a Sheriff’s deputy Saturday afternoon. Sheriff Dewayne Redmon says 35 year old Terry Patterson was wanted for a non-violent warrant when he shot at the deputy, then led him on a 90 mile per hour chase through Kaler, Kentucky. Redmon says Patterson then pulled into a driveway and barricaded himself in his car for an hour. He says Patterson eventually disarmed himself and was arrested.

Juvenile Justice Commissioner Says Minor Offenses Shouldn't Lead to Incarceration

Kenny Colston (KPR) — Mon, 08 Oct 2012 21:11:44 +0000

The state's leading authority on juvenile justice says he would like to see status offenders kept out of incarceration facilities.

A status offense is something a youth gets in legal trouble for, but an adult wouldn't. Common status offenses are running away from home or skipping school.

Paducah Man Arrested for Arson

Shelly Baskin — Thu, 13 Sep 2012 21:37:59 +0000

A Paducah man is in jail on first degree arson charges for allegedly starting a fire at the home of his estranged wife Wednesday night. Police arrested 44-year-old Norman Landers for violating a domestic violence order when he came to the house after the fire started. Police questioned Landers about the blaze after Fire Marshall Greg Cherry determined the fire’s origin was suspicious. Police say Landers later admitted to starting the fire and is being held in McCracken County Jail. No one was injured in the fire.

Murray State Basketball Player Arrested

Shelly Baskin — Mon, 10 Sep 2012 19:04:14 +0000

A Murray State University basketball player was arrested yesterday after he allegedly struck two people with his vehicle intentionally. Murray Police Spokesman Scott Svebakken says Zaveral “Zay” Jackson faces two counts of first degree assault. Police arrested Jackson while responding to reports of an altercation in the Murray WalMart parking lot. MSU Athletic Director Allen Ward had no comment about Jackson’s arrest. Jackson is a sophomore at Murray and played in every game of last year’s 31-2 season.

morning cram [Chicago no school day edition]

Angela Hatton — Mon, 10 Sep 2012 14:59:28 +0000

Teachers in Chicago walked off the job Monday after contract negotiations fell through, leaving 400,000 students in the nation's third-largest district shut out of their classrooms.

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Federal Appeals Court Will Re-Consider Guilty Plea in Heath High Shooting

AP — Mon, 23 Jul 2012 20:01:12 +0000

A federal appeals court has set an October 10th hearing date to take up the case of the man convicted in the 1997 Heath High School shooting in Paducah.